Ms. Lê Thị Ánh Trinh
Hokkaido milk tea may not be widely known, yet it leaves a lasting impression with its rich aroma and gently sweet, creamy taste. Notably, this drink is easy to make thanks to a simple recipe and uncomplicated ingredients. If you love milk tea and desserts, join GC Food in the kitchen and try making them at home.
1. What is Hokkaido milk tea?
Many people may wonder what Hokkaido milk tea is when they first hear its name. This beverage is called “Hokkaido” milk tea because the milk powder used in its preparation comes from Hokkaido, a region well known for its highly developed dairy industry.
2. Ingredients for Hokkaido milk tea
To make Hokkaido creamy milk tea, you will need the following ingredients:
15 g of black tea
30 g of Hokkaido milk powder (you may substitute it with full-cream milk powder if Hokkaido milk powder is unavailable)
15 ml of heavy cream
30 ml of caramel syrup
10 ml of sugar syrup
Tapioca pearls or coconut jelly Ben Tre, if you would like to add extra toppings
With the ingredients prepared, you can easily purchase these items at supermarkets, specialty stores, or through various online retail platforms.
3. How to make Hokkaido milk tea
3.1 Brewing the black tea
First, steep 15 g of black tea in approximately 500 ml of hot water for 15 minutes. Once the time is up, strain the tea through a sieve to remove the leaves, keeping only the concentrated tea infusion.
3.2 Mixing the milk tea
After obtaining the tea base, slowly pour it into a glass to continue the preparation. Next, add the Hokkaido milk powder, caramel syrup, sugar syrup, and heavy cream, then stir thoroughly until well combined. Transfer the mixture to a shaker, add a few ice cubes, close the lid, and shake well.
3.3 Creating the foam
Once the Hokkaido milk tea has been shaken, open the shaker and use a milk frother to gently blend the mixture for about three minutes at a low speed. This step helps create a smoother, creamier texture and allows the rich milk flavor to stand out more clearly.
If a milk frother is not available, you can substitute it with a hand mixer or a coffee frothing tool. Finally, pour the frothed milk tea into a glass containing tapioca pearls, add ice cubes and coconut jelly, stir gently, and enjoy immediately.
4. The finished Hokkaido milk tea
Once completed, Hokkaido creamy milk tea releases the rich aroma of black tea, beautifully blended with the creamy richness of milk powder and heavy cream. The gentle sweetness from caramel syrup and sugar syrup balances the flavors, creating a smooth, well-rounded, and appealing taste profile.
This milk tea becomes even more enjoyable when paired with familiar toppings such as tapioca pearls, coconut jelly, or soft, silky pudding. Hopefully, with the recipe above, you can add another delicious beverage to your list - one that you can easily prepare and enjoy at home during your free time without having to visit a café.
5. Choosing safe, international-standard coconut jelly from GC Food
The milk tea recipe above is suggested by GC Food, a manufacturer and distributor of high-quality, delicious coconut jelly. Made from carefully selected coconuts sourced from Ben Tre and processed through multiple meticulous stages, GC Food coconut jelly is not only safe for consumption but also preserves its natural flavor to the fullest.
Moreover, GC Food offers a wide range of coconut jelly products in various flavors and sizes, giving customers plenty of options to choose from. In addition to the classic flavor, GC Food coconut jelly also comes in innovative and modern varieties such as grape and pineapple, making it ideal for those who enjoy exploring new taste experiences.
Visit the GC Food introduction page to learn more and select your favorite coconut jelly to use as a topping for a delicious cup of Hokkaido milk tea.
This article is prepared by the GC Food Team - Experts in natural ingredients.
